Let It Happen amp settings — Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212
The Tame Impala guitar tone for “Let It Happen”, dialed in for a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 with a Trion Stratocaster. Studio version, Currents (2015) — main groove rhythm guitar
Roland JC-120 / Vox AC30, EHX Small Stone Phaser, Boss DD-3 / Strymon El Capistan, Fender Stratocaster / Pawn Shop Mustang
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Presence | 4 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 4 |
01Electro-Harmonix Small Stone (or phase 90 style phaser)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned
02Digital Delay (Boss DD-3 style)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned
The Hot Rod DeVille runs naturally bright with scooped mids, so treble is pulled back to 5 and mids pushed to 6 to emulate the flatter, hi-fi response of the Roland JC-120. Keep the amp strictly on the Normal clean channel with low gain to prevent early breakup during sharp rhythmic strums. Without the signature analog phaser pedal, your clean groove will lack the distinctive sweeping swoosh heard throughout the track.
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